Top skills for Waiter / Waitress jobs
Based on 79 active Waiter / Waitress postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Waiter / Waitress postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Beverages46%
- Hospitality44%
- Customer Service33%
- Accountability23%
- Allergies21%
- Guest Service20%
- Team Success19%
- Food Safety10%
- Inclusion10%
- Beverage Preparation9%
- Cocktails9%
- Emergency Procedures9%
- Guest Engagement9%
- Serving Food9%
- Sustainability9%
- Health and Safety7%
- Team Player7%
- English Language6%
- Uniforms6%
- Upselling6%
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